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2020-04-01
Russia and China push ‘fake news’ on coronavirus crisis, report claims
This is an article outlining claims that both Russian and the People's Republic of China are attempting to sow disinformation in Europe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, underming mitigation efforts by EU member states. -
2020-04-25
Fake News From Trump
During his news briefing on 23 April, President Trump suggested that injecting disinfectant or UV light into the body could cure coronavirus. This is just one of the many memes Making a mockery of his assertion. Which he has since attributed to sarcasm. -
2020-04-25
Corona Virus Clorox Meme
The meme is a can of Clorox as if it is drinkable soda. It is playing upon the recent conference President Trump had in which he said we could 'inject Clorox to prevent the virus'. This was so significant that Clorox came out with a statement addressing this, stating their product is not meant to be consumed or put in the human body at all. The type of humor present in this meme is very satirical. It brings to light the humorous and unfortunate reality of our ignorant President. -
2020-03-18
Sen. Cornyn: China to blame for coronavirus, because 'people eat bats'
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, the Republican senator from Texas spread misinformation about the coronavirus and incorrectly cited China as a source of MERS and swine flu. -
2020-03-30
HM Government Press Release relating to COVID-19 Misinformation
This is an official press release from HM governmnet detailing their efforts to combat misinformation and "fake news" related to COVID-19. This effort is being headed up by experts from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. *Nicholas Bowers, Bowling Green State University, HIST 4800 -
2020-03-30
SHARE Checklist
This is a checklist published by the UK government as a part of the SHARE campaign, meant to help people evaluate the validity of sources and curb the flow of misinformation related to COVID-19. It is part of the larger "Don't Feed the Beast" campaign pioneered by the UK Government. #HIST4800 *Nicholas Bowers, Bowling Green State University, HIST 4800